Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 248-13
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One accessory apartment unit shall be permitted in each one-family dwelling in an R-1 Residential Zone, provided that: A. The owner of said property actually occupies the remainder of the one-family residence dwelling as his or her primary residence. B. The dwelling is in compliance with the requirements of all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations and codes for occupancy of the said premises. C. An accessory apartment has a minimum floor area of 500 square feet. D. The floor area of the accessory apartment does not exceed 25% of the total floor area of the one-family residence structure. E. The accessory apartment is completely or substantially self-contained, with cooking, sanitary and sleeping facilities separate and apart from the facilities of the remainder of the one-family dwelling, and said accessory apartment is clearly and apparently a subordinate part of the one-family dwelling. F. Any and all modifications to the exterior of the one-family dwelling to create or maintain the accessory apartment shall be made on existing dwelling foundations, and no accessory building shall be created as an adjunct to, or to create or maintain, the accessory apartment. G. The creation or maintenance of the accessory apartment will not create or maintain any separate entrance on the front of the building; any other entrances shall be located at the side or rear of the one-family dwelling. H. One and one-half paved off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each accessory apartment in the one-family dwelling, and parking shall be in all other respects in compliance with the provisions of this Code. I. The one-family dwelling, and the accessory apartment therein, shall conform to all requirements of applicable building, health, fire and sanitary codes. J. All area requirements for the structure and the parcel upon which it stands shall be in conformance with all area use and setback requirements of any applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Canton Village Code § 248-13 allows a single accessory apartment unit within a one-family dwelling located in an R-1 Residential Zone, subject to a detailed set of conditions. The owner must live in the primary residence, the apartment must be between 500 square feet and 25% of the total floor area, and the unit must be self-contained with its own cooking, sanitary, and sleeping facilities. Additional requirements govern exterior modifications, entrance placement, off-street parking, and compliance with all applicable building, health, fire, and sanitary codes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners in Canton Village's R-1 zone who wish to create or maintain an accessory apartment under § 248-13 generally ensure that they occupy the main dwelling as their primary residence and that the unit meets the minimum 500-square-foot floor area while not exceeding 25% of the total structure's floor area. Compliant operators confirm that any exterior modifications stay on existing foundations, that no separate front entrance is created, and that at least 1.5 paved off-street parking spaces are provided per accessory unit. Keeping documentation of code compliance—covering building, health, fire, and sanitary standards—is a common practice for operators maintaining lawful accessory apartments under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants renting an accessory apartment in Canton Village should be aware that § 248-13 sets baseline standards for the unit's size, self-contained facilities, and overall code compliance, which are conditions the landlord must satisfy for the apartment to be lawfully permitted. If a unit appears to fall short of these requirements—such as lacking independent cooking or sanitary facilities, or having an improperly located entrance—tenants may have grounds to raise those conditions with the relevant local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Canton Village ordinances can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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